She campaigned to provide more public education, strengthen outreach efforts, advocate for people with special needs and increase diversity in the office.

“I want to see us represent and be an office that’s represented by the number and the minority of the women in this city that makes up this it city. We all need an opportunity at the table,” Wilhoite told the crowd.

She told News 2 her community engagement campaign will continue as she works to get everyone’s vote regardless of their affiliation on Aug. 4.

Wilhoite will be the first African-American to hold the Davidson County Property Assessor position.